Preschool Camps: Fun & learning rolled into one
Bugs, plants, outer space, the zoo, water fun & more! Give your preschooler a terrific summer experience. Kids get a taste of camp in two-week sessions that include field trips, special guests, camp songs and arts and crafts as well as science, math, literacy and even cooking. Six YMCA Early Learning Centers offer preschool camps. Space is limited. For more information, call the Child Care & Education office at 816-931-1347.
- Blue Springs Family YMCA Early Learning Center- 816-220-1305
- Richard C. Green Family YMCA Early Learning Center- 816-737-3744
- YMCA Children’s Center Campus Early Learning Center- 816-931-1347
- YMCA Maple Woods Early Learning Center- 816-468-8780
- Burlington YMCA Early Learning Center- 816-221-2767
- Olathe Family YMCA Early Learning Center- 913-390-7802
Summer Day Camp
“I’m bored”…“There’s nothing to do!” If you’d like to put those words to rest this summer, check out the YMCA Summer Camps offered at 21 locations throughout the city. The YMCA offers Outdoor Camp, Sports Camp, Traditional Camps and Fine Arts Camp. We even have one for those finicky “tweens.” Check with us for more info or read more at Summer Day Camp & Overnight Camps.
Challenger Sports Programming
Help all children score! The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s inclusive programming offers the Challenger program with sports for special-needs kids (ages 5-16). Do you know a child with autism, PDD or Asperger who might enjoy sports activities designed just for them? Please encourage their familes to contact the Y to learn about these unique opportunities. Contact Vice-President of Adaptive Programs Michelle Ford (816.360.3304 or michelle-ford@ymca-kc.org).
For more information on YMCA Summer Challenger programs click here.
Youth Sports Update - Wes Simoneau, Sports Director
2008 YMCA Sports Offerings
Fall Sports are about to begin. Sign your child up now for Jr. Golf, Basketball, Soccer, Bitty Soccer, Flag Football or Bitty Flag Football. For more information call 816-453-6600 or click on Fall Sports.
Fall Registration Deadlines:
- Jr. Golf- August 16, 2008
- Basketball- August 25, 2008
- Bitty Soccer- August 25, 2008
- Soccer- August 25, 2008
- Flag Football- August 25, 2008
- Bitty Flag Football- September 27, 2008
Sport FAQ: Click here to find out the answer to Frequently Asked Questions.
Weather Line: In case of inclement weather call 913.982.4028 to get an
update on any sports cancelations. Updated one hour prior to start
times.
Youth & Family Update - Janice Huffman, Youth & Family Coordinator
Kids Night Out- Back to School Bash
- August 1, 2008, 6 - 10 p.m.
- Come join us for a movie, moonwalk, games, swimming, crafts, food and FUN!!!
- Ages 2 -12 years
- Members $15/ Community $25
- 20% off sibling discount
Boys Night Out- Snadlot Baseball
- August 15, 2008, 6 - 10 p.m.
- Wiffle Ball Tournament, "Sandlot" the movie, food and FUN !!!
- Ages 2- 12 years
- Members $15/ Community $25
- 20% off sibling discount
Family Fun Night- Dive in Movie
- August 16, 2008, 7 - 10 pm
- Tiki party, face painting, fun, games, food and FUN!!!
- Members $3/ Community $5
Aquatics Update - Sara Garrett, Aquatics Director
Now Offering Arthritis Water Exercise: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:40 pm to 1:40 pm. Come join us!
Swim lessons start soon... Check out the Aquatics link via the website or contact the Front Desk at 816.453.6600
For more information on open swim times for the indoor and outdoor pools and/or Water Fitness classes click the Pool Schedule.
Health & Fitness Update - Lauren Heyward, Health & Fitness Director
For more information on open gym times and/or our schedule of Group Exercise Classes click on the Group Exercise Schedule.
YMCA Guest Policy
With all of our friends and family in town we wanted to remind you of our guest policies.
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Members over the age of 16 years old may bring one guest per visit.
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Each guest is asked to bring a photo ID and complete a guest pass.
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Guests may visit the YMCA three times per calendar year.
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Guests under the age of 13 should be supervised by guardian who is 16 years of age or older.
- Guests visiting the YMCA are asked to either come in with a member or have a guest pass with them.
Inclement Weather Policy
If inclement weather occurs, YMCA programs and child watch will operate normal activity schedules as appropriate. In cases of extreme weather (ice or more than two inches of snow) please call your neighborhood YMCA or log on to www.kansascityymca.org for more information.
